Canyon Lake

Local offices in Canyon Lake

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Canyon Lake Senior Center

  23307 Canyon Lake Drive South, Canyon Lake, CA 92587

  Help here

  • Senior activitiesOlder adults can meet others and join weekly and monthly activities at the center.
  Call 951-244-6841DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on canyonlakecountryclub.com

• Local office · City office

  Canyon Lake City Hall

  31516 Railroad Canyon Road, Canyon Lake, CA 92587

  Help here

  • City servicesContact City Hall for help reaching city departments and services.Read more
  • Utility tax refund claimsEligible customers can submit a claim for a refund of certain water and sewer taxes paid between September 7, 2023, and May 29, 2025.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 951-244-2955DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on canyonlakeca.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Canyon Lake Library

  31594 Railroad Canyon Road, Canyon Lake, CA 92587

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can borrow books, use library resources, and attend programs at this branch.
  Call 951-244-9181DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rivlib.net

City of Canyon Lake website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Canyon Lake first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Mobile pantry

  Sunday Food Pantry Pop Up

  Lighthouse of Hope Foundation Inc.

  20 miles from the center of Canyon Lake

  3773 Tibbetts Street, Riverside, CA 92506

  Hours

  • Sun12 PM to 12:30 PM (1st and 2nd of the month)
  Call 951-977-6560DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on lighthouseofhopeca.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Starting Over, Inc.

  20 miles from the center of Canyon Lake

  6355 Riverside Ave, Ste 100, Riverside, CA 92506

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 12 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
  Call 951-898-0862DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on riversideca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Lighthouse of Hope Foundation Inc.

  20 miles from the center of Canyon Lake

  9085 California Ave, Riverside, CA 92503

  Hours

  • Wed11:30 AM to 1 PM
  • Fri11:30 AM to 1 PM
  Call 951-977-6560DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on riversideca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Central Community Christian Fellowship

  20 miles from the center of Canyon Lake

  5623 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92504

  Hours

  • Wed8 AM to 10 AM. Drive-through
  Call 951-689-5806DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on riversideca.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Wesley United Methodist Church

  20 miles from the center of Canyon Lake

  5770 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92504

  Hours

  • Fri9 AM to 10:30 AM

  Who can come: Anyone, even if they are not a church member

  Call 951-689-2649DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on riversidewesley.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Our Lady of Perpetual Help

  Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church

  20 miles from the center of Canyon Lake

  5250 Central Ave, Riverside, CA 92504

  Hours

  • Tue10 AM to 12 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 12 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: People in need

  Call 951-689-8921DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on olphriverside.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Canyon Lake

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Canyon Lake

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Canyon Lake. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Lake Elsinore Youth Opportunity Center

  Also helps young people

  4.1 miles away

  400 West Graham Avenue, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

  Call 951-471-8415DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 25, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Perris Youth Opportunity Center

  Also helps young people

  9.3 miles away

  2560 N. Perris Blvd, Suite J3 and J4, Perris, CA 92571

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Third Saturday of the month 7:00am-3:30pm

  Call 951-657-7105DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 10, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Moreno Valley Youth Opportunity Center

  Also helps young people

  16 miles away

  23080 Alessandro Blvd., Suite 236, Moreno Valley, CA 92553

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.( Closed 12:30pm-1:30pm) Third Saturday of the month 7am-3:30pm

  Call Public Phone: 951-653-1311DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 22, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Riverside County

Canyon Lake is in Riverside County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Riverside County Department of Public Social Services

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportApply for food, cash, health coverage, child care, and employment support.Apply online
  Call 877-410-8827Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rivcodpss.org

• Public health · County office

  Riverside County WIC

  4065 County Circle Drive, Riverside, CA 92503

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC offers food benefits and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people and families with children under five.Apply online
  Call 800-455-4942DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ruhealth.org

• Child support · County office

  Riverside County Department of Child Support Services

  2081 Iowa Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help setting up, changing, or enforcing child support and health coverage orders.
  Call 866-901-3212DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rivcodcss.com

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Authority of the County of Riverside

  5555 Arlington Avenue, Riverside, CA 92504

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceContact the Housing Authority for rental assistance and housing support.
  Call 951-351-0700DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rivco.gov

• Public health · County office

  Riverside University Health System Public Health

  4065 County Circle Drive, Riverside, CA 92503

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information, services, and clinic support for Riverside County residents.
  Call 951-358-5000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ruhealth.org

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Riverside University Health System Behavioral Health

  4095 County Circle Drive, Riverside, CA 92503

  Help here

  • Behavioral health careGet mental health treatment and support for children, adults, and older adults.
  Call 800-706-7500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ruhealth.org

Everything in Riverside County

California programs by kind of help

These are run by California and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026